REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000

Indian River County, FL
$530,000

Florida
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $598,000

Iowa
$1,950,000
Suffolk County, NY
$999,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Hawaii
$1,999,000
Louisiana
$165,000
Anchorage County, AK
$2,500,000
Chambers County, TX
$325,000
Orange County, FL
$2,300,000
Augusta, GA
$600,000
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Alabama
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,580,000
Kent County, MI
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving Charleston County, SC
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Minnesota
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,000,000
Hancock County, OH
$1,950,000
Missouri
$700,000
Nashville, TN
$1,495,000
Butler County, PA
$179,000
Martin County, FL
$75,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$3,850,000
Jones County, GA
$4,600,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $300,000
Wilmington, NC
$239,000
Illinois
$675,000
Newport News, VA
$295,000
Chicago, IL
$295,000
Howard County, MD
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$3,800,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $201,000
New York, NY
$1,500,000
York, PA
$1,250,000
Porter County, IN
$680,000
Denver, CO
$279,999
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Columbia, NC
$199,000
$425,000
Craighead County, AR
$975,000
Boston, RI
$350,000
Dallas, TX
$190,000
Florida
$1,800,000
Colorado
$3,200,000
Michael Wilmore
Capital Area Business Brokerage
Serving Loudoun County, VA
Dayton, OH
$825,000
Macon County, NC
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$4,400,000
Collier County, FL
$2,700,000
Wilmington, NC
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,399,660
Tennessee
$2,299,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
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Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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